Ginger Blood Orange recipe
Tequila, blood orange juice and ginger beer, shaken and served in an Old Fashioned glass, garnished with a lime.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 4 ingredients
- Old Fashioned glass
What Ingredients do you need to make a Ginger Blood Orange?
Tequila
Tequila is made from the fermented juice of the blue agave plant primarily in the city of Tequila, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
In order for Tequila to be official (and to actually be called a Tequila), it must be made in specific regions of Mexico and follow strict regulations.
Different Types of Tequila
There are 5 main types of Tequila:
Blanco (Silver) – Clear, usually unaged with a strong agave flavour.
Reposado – Aged in oak barrels for 2 to 12 months, giving it a smoother flavour with hints of oak and vanilla.
Añejo – Aged 1 to 3 years, offering richer, more complex flavours.
Extra Añejo – Aged over 3 years, with deep, refined flavours, often compared to fine cognacs or whiskies.
Joven (Gold) – A mix of Blanco and aged tequilas, sometimes with added colouring or flavouring.
Orange Juice
Orange Juice is an essential ingredient for most bars and fridges all around the world. Why? It mixes well with virtually any form of alcohol.
Cocktails with Orange Juice and Vodka? Absolutely.
Cocktails with Orange Juice and Tequila? Naturally.
Cocktails with Orange Juice and Rum? Sure, why not?
And the list doesn’t end there.
For Orange Juice, we recommend:
Ginger Ale vs Ginger Beer
Ginger Beer and Ginger Ale are two very different beverages.
Well, they both have Ginger flavouring, but they each have a completely different taste.
The difference between them is that Ginger Beer is brewed and fermented, whilst Ginger Ale is actually flavoured carbonated water.
This makes Ginger Beer stronger and contains a slightly spicy finish and after taste.
For Ginger Beer, we recommend:
For Ginger Ale, we recommend:
What Equipment do you need to make a Ginger Blood Orange?
Cocktail Shaker
Cocktail shakers improve the taste of cocktails. It’s a fact.
There’s a reason that famed British spy James Bond says “shaken, not stirred”. And that reason is: because it tastes better.
If you don’t already have a cocktail shaker set, you might want to check out our detailed cocktail shaker comparison.
But to cut a long story short, here’s the cocktail shaker we recommend:
Old Fashioned Glass
Old Fashioned Glasses give a cocktail a classic, retro, yet elegant look.
If you’re making an old school cocktail, then this is the glass you absolutely need.
For Old Fashioned Glasses, we recommend:
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Recipe card
Ginger Blood Orange
- Prep
- 1 min
- Making
- 1 min
- Total
- 2 mins
- Serves
- 1
- Glass
- Old Fashioned glass
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink.
Method
- Add ice to your cocktail shaker.
- Pour in your tequila and blood orange juice.
- Shake well.
- Pour into an Old Fashioned glass.
- Top up with ginger beer.
- Garnish with a wedge of lime.
No cocktail shaker? Do this instead
- Add ice, tequila, and blood orange juice to an Old Fashioned glass.
- Stir well.
- Top up with ginger beer.
- Garnish with a wedge of lime.
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Ginger Blood Orange FAQs
What Ingredients do you need to make a Ginger Blood Orange?
To make a Ginger Blood Orange, you need 50ml / 1.75oz tequila, 50ml / 1.75oz blood orange juice and 100ml / 3.38oz ginger beer, plus 1 wedge of lime to garnish. There’s more about tequila, orange juice and ginger ale and ginger beer above.
What Equipment do you need to make a Ginger Blood Orange?
You’ll need a cocktail shaker and an Old Fashioned glass.
What alcohol is in a Ginger Blood Orange?
The only alcohol in a Ginger Blood Orange is tequila: 50ml / 1.75oz.
Is a Ginger Blood Orange shaken or stirred?
A Ginger Blood Orange is shaken. Shake it with ice in a cocktail shaker, then pour it into an Old Fashioned glass and top it up.
Can I make a Ginger Blood Orange without a cocktail shaker?
No. Without a cocktail shaker, you can make a Ginger Blood Orange like this: Add ice, tequila, and blood orange juice to an Old Fashioned glass. Stir well. Top up with ginger beer. Garnish with a wedge of lime.
What glass is a Ginger Blood Orange served in?
Serve a Ginger Blood Orange in an Old Fashioned glass.
How do you garnish a Ginger Blood Orange?
Garnish a Ginger Blood Orange with a wedge of lime.
How do I make a Ginger Blood Orange for a group?
The recipe makes one drink. Multiply every measure by the number of drinks you want: for 4, you’d need 200ml tequila, 200ml blood orange juice and 400ml ginger beer. Shake one or two drinks at a time, so there’s room in the shaker for the ice.
